City Council Meeting Page 1 of 11 November 24, 2025
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City of Lafayette
City Council Minutes
Lafayette Library and Learning Center – Don Tatzin Community Hall November 24, 2025 3491 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, California 6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Candell called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: City Council: Mayor Candell; Vice Mayor Anduri; Councilmembers Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon
Staff Present: Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager; Tracy Robinson, Administrative Services Director; Mala Subramanian, City Attorney; John Warshaw, Recreation Manager; Joanne Robbins, City Clerk
3. Disclosure and/or Take Action on Remote Participation due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances Pursuant to AB 2449 (Gov. Code section 54953(f).)
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Candell pulled Item 16.B.1 to be heard on the agenda after Item 10.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Cervantes/Anduri) to adopt the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (For Closed Session Items) – None.
6. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Candell adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following matter:
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Gov. Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Housing Action Coalition vs. City of Lafayette
Contra Costa Superior Court, Case No. C25-0512
Reconvene /Report of Closed Session
Mayor Candell reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. and announced that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Candell led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (For items not on the agenda)
A speaker described his concerns regarding pedestrian safety on the Lafayette-Moraga Trail, stating he walks on the trail every day, especially from Stanley to the Community Center. Kids speed on E-bikes, do wheelies, and ride through stop signs. He suggested installing solar vehicle speed-monitoring system around the high school and cited the cost as approximately $60,000 to $70,000.
B.L. MOORE introduced herself to the Council, stating she is less than two months into her new position with PG&E, said she has sent emails to Councilmembers, and has met with the City Manager.
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LIBBY HENRY via Zoom said she believes the city Clerk received the letter and packet from Susan Kirsch from Catalyst regarding Plan Bay Area 2050. She urged Councilmembers to look at the sample letter, noting all public comments are due by December 18th on this egregious plan. She described her disagreement with the proposed population growth of 24%, how much tax money it would cost every person in the Bay Area of $100,000 a year, and said this is an ill-conceived plan.
Mayor Candell announced that the Legislative Committee will be discussing this and thereafter will bring it to the Council prior to the deadline.
9. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
City Manager Niroop Srivatsa gave the following updates:
• Artist Rachael Pearls is putting the final touches on the new mural on the wall of Zara’s Boutique downtown. There have been a few weather-related delays but staff is hopeful it will be completed by the end of the month or shortly thereafter. An official unveiling of the mural is scheduled for January 26th, with more details to follow.
• The Engineering Department wants to alert people that the City has hired a tree company to perform the tree removal portion of the School and Topper Lane project. Tree removals are being deliberately performed in the fall and winter ahead of construction and also to mitigate any environmental concerns and restrictions associated with nesting birds. • On behalf of City staff, they wish the Council and entire Lafayette community a very happy Thanksgiving.
10. PRESENTATIONS – None.
16. COUNCIL / COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Candell stated this item was moved up on the agenda.
B. Mayor Candell
1. Proclamation honoring the Roundup Saloon on its 90 years of operation and recognizing it as the oldest continuously running business in Lafayette.
Recommendation: Approve the proclamation in celebration of the Roundup Saloon’s 90 years of operation and recognizing it as the oldest continuously running business in Lafayette.
City Manager Srivatsa introduced Karen and Mike Johnson, owners of the Roundup Saloon, and recognized the saloon on its 90 years of operation and recognizing it as the oldest continuously running business in Lafayette.
Mayor Candell read the Proclamation into the record and a round of applause followed.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/Cervantes) to approve the proclamation in celebration of the Roundup Saloon’s 90 years of operation and recognizing it as the oldest continuously running business in Lafayette.
Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
Karen and Mike Johnson, owners for 22 years, thanked the City Council for the Proclamation and commented that the City and community have been very supportive over the years.
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Mayor Candell and Councilmembers recognized the beloved Roundup Saloon, thanked the owners for operating and maintaining such a great establishment, and pictures were then taken.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period.
LIBBY HENRY congratulated to Karen and Mike Johnson, said they have run the Roundup for a long time and have added a lot of class to it. She also wished everybody a happy Thanksgiving.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Candell asked if Councilmembers wished to remove any items, and there were no requests and no public comments.
A. City Council Minutes
November 10, 2025
Recommendation: Approve.
B. Quarterly Financial Report – 1
st Quarter, Fiscal Year 25/26
Recommendation: Receive and file.
C. Fees for Lafayette Little League’s Use of Buckeye Fields Recommendation: Approve a use fee rate of $4,925 for Lafayette Little League’s 2025 use of Buckeye Fields per the conditions in the Lease Agreement.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/McCormick) to adopt Consent Calendar Items A, B and C. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes:
Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon, and Candell; Noes: None).
12. OLD BUSINESS
A. Jonathan Katayanagi, Parks and Recreation Director
One-Time Baseball and Softball Field Rehabilitation Package and Update on Synthetic Turf Feasibility at Buckeye Fields.
Recommendation: Authorize the release of $85,680 from the Ballfields Rehabilitation Sinking Fund to support a one-time rehabilitation package for the four fields at Buckeye Fields and Lafayette Community Park.
Recreation Manager John Warshaw gave the staff report and overview of the feasibility of synthetic turf at Buckeye Fields and the one-time rehabilitation package which staff is proposing.
Councilmember McCormick said there is a comment at the bottom of page 3 on the staff report which talks about how staff proposes the user groups of LMYA and Little League will resume responsibility for grass, infield maintenance and long-term renovation. He asked if the leagues have agreed to this or he asked if this is a proposal.
Mr. Warshaw said typically the leagues take care of the daily use of the infield. Little League has indicated they will be continuing to maintain the infield grasses at the two that have infield grass. LMYA will also be helping with infield dirt preparation along with the Little League, as well.
Councilmember Cervantes said the staff report talks about bringing all fields up to a clean baseline and thereafter, he asked if the concept is that they will operate from the same standards for all fields.
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Mr. Warshaw said yes; the concept is to get them to a good starting spot which will also in turn help user groups with their core infield preparation. Right now, many of the infield dimensions across all fields are inconsistent, and this should help facilitate on-going maintenance.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Mr. Warshaw commented that they also held another meeting on Friday with both groups and both are supportive of the proposal. Each group has their facility “wish-list” which will be evaluated between the Director, the Commission and between the two of them.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/Wotherspoon) to authorize the release of $85,680 from the Ballfields Rehabilitation Sinking Fund to support a one-time rehabilitation package for the four fields at Buckeye Fields and Lafayette Community Park. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
13. STAFF REPORTS
A. Niroop Srivatsa, City Manager
Rehabilitation of the Park Theater: Request from the Park Theater Trust for relief from payment of encroachment permit fees identified in Ordinance 638 – Lafayette Municipal Code Section 3- 205.
Recommendation: Find the Park Theater renovation project exempt from encroachment permit charges under Lafayette Municipal Code Section 3-205(b)-(c) based upon a plan approved by the City Engineer, on the basis that the project functions as a City-sponsored activity that provides significant communitywide benefit.
City Manager Srivatsa gave the staff report and overview regarding rehabilitation of the Park Theater and the Trust’s request for relief from payment of payment of fees and the encroachment permit issuance fees identified in Ordinance 638 for use of the front sidewalk and parking spaces in front of the theater for construction purposes. Staff has reviewed the code and can make the findings to grant the exception to the payment of fees. Monies saved would go directly towards rehabilitation of the Park Theater.
Councilmember McCormick disclosed he is a non-compensated Board Member of the Park Theater Trust Board, which is a non-profit that supports the City and he has no conflict of interest. He confirmed this with the City Attorney who is in agreement.
Councilmember Cervantes said it is his understanding that four years ago, the City made a contribution to the Park Theater Trust of about $500,000 so the City is already an “investor” as it were in this project. City Manager Srivatsa confirmed and said the City did contribute $500,000 towards the purchase and rehabilitation of the Park Theater.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Councilmember Cervantes said he would like to be careful about this being deemed as establishing a precedent whereby the City forgives these fees which are in the LMC. In this case, inasmuch as the City is already invested in this project, for them to provide $500,000 one year and then several years take back $200,000 does not make a lot of sense to him. So, in this case it is a unique situation which would warrant the Council ceding to the request here.
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Mayor Candell asked if the Council has done this before for any other project in the past, and City Manager Srivatsa said she was unaware.
Vice Mayor Anduri thanked staff for their work on this because it does carve out the basis for making this finding. It will set a precedent, but not a broad precedent.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/Cervantes) to find the Park Theater renovation project exempt from encroachment permit charges under Lafayette Municipal Code Section 3-205(b)-(c) based upon a plan approved by the City Engineer, on the basis that the project functions as a City-sponsored activity that provides significant communitywide benefit. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
B. Andy Comly, Emergency Services Coordinator
1. Request for State Funding for Wildfire Mitigation
Recommendation: Authorize staff to apply for State Wildfire Mitigation Funds to improve evacuation routes on Moraga Road and Springhill Road, to stage traffic control equipment at evacuation routes Citywide, and to support a three-year plan to perform fuel mitigation along smaller evacuation routes.
2. Senator Grayson’s Proposed Changes to the Education Code regarding School Closures on Extreme Red Flag Days
Recommendation: Indicate support to Senator Graysons’s office.
City Manager Srivatsa reported that the Mayor and staff have been meeting with Senator Grayson, who is coordinating wildfire mitigation efforts in his district. He requested that cities and fire districts submit lists of ongoing, fire-agency-coordinated mitigation projects.
City staff, led by Andy Comly, compiled proposed projects focused mainly on vegetation management along major evacuation routes, including intensive brush clearing and tree removal on Moraga Road next year and a larger, multi-year effort afterward. Two additional projects were proposed: creating a pull-out area on vulnerable Springhill Road for emergency vehicle access, and establishing strategically placed storage containers stocked with cones, barricades, and other emergency traffic-control equipment, modeled after a Marin County best practice. Staff requested Council approval of the project list so it can be submitted to Senator Grayson by the December 1 deadline.
Vice Mayor Anduri said he spoke with Mr. Comly today, but he forgot to ask him if these are in order of priority. City Manager Srivatsa said no, they are not prioritized.
Councilmember McCormick said he did have questions regarding aesthetics of the box because depending on how large it is, if it is carrying cones, it might be small. But, if barricades are stored, it could be large.
City Manager Srivatsa said as she understands it, it does not include the concrete or orange barricades.
They are more stop signs, cones, things that can be quickly laid out to make an intersection a 4-way stop.
Councilmember McCormick said the Springhill neighborhood can be very active and vocal, and he asked how they would like the proposed pullout. City Manager Srivatsa said she can follow up with the Firewise representative.
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Councilmember Wotherspoon said this is fabulous and she appreciates the opportunity the Senator has given. She asked if they gave any ballpark in terms of a funding range. City Manager Srivatsa said they did not provide a range, but she suspects fire districts will ask for a lot more.
Mayor Candell referred to no-parking zones on evacuation routes on fire days, and asked if this is something the City needs to request money for. City Manager Srivatsa said if the Council wishes, staff can obtain an estimate and add it to the list.
Vice Mayor Anduri said Orinda has done this, but he asked if they were just for evacuation routes, as he believes they have it on other streets as well and suggested the Emergency Preparedness Commission might review it.
Councilmember Wotherspoon said this is in the Safety Element and signs will be needed, as well, and City Manager Srivatsa agreed and said this is an expense.
Councilmember McCormick said he is intrigued that Con Fire is asking for things, as well and asked if Con Fire is asking for anything that will benefit the City or asked if they are asking for things outside City jurisdictions.
City Manager Srivatsa said unfortunately staff has not heard back from Con Fire. Mr. Comly was in touch with them and she suspects it will be shaded fuel breaks or something on a larger scale, but Mr. Comly will coordinate and share the City’s information with Fire Marshal Bachmann. On the subject of the signs, she was not sure she could obtain an estimate by Monday, which is the deadline.
Vice Mayor Anduri said for the boxes near intersections he asked if there are any regulations in placing them. City Manager Srivatsa said there are 17 locations; Director Moran helped identify the locations which are all on public property and Public Works provided the pricing. She is sure they will take sight distance and other factors into consideration but, of all of the projects, this is the one staff knows the least about right now. She is particularly sensitive about adding things onto roads because of aesthetics, but they could also be artistic.
Vice Mayor Anduri said the Public Art Committee could look into this, and if he were to prioritize this, he would put that one first on the list. It seems like a brilliant idea to position these. Councilmembers agreed.
City Manager Srivatsa said she will pass this onto Mr. Comly.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Councilmember Cervantes thanked Senator Grayson for his leadership in engaging with his constituencies for fire safety. The State has some real financial issues for the next fiscal year, and even if the City gets one or two things, it will be a huge win. Mayor Candell agreed and bundling it as a trailer bill is great.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Cervantes/McCormick) to authorize staff to apply for State Wildfire Mitigation Funds to improve evacuation routes on Moraga Road and Springhill Road, to stage traffic control equipment at evacuation routes Citywide, and to support a three-year plan to perform fuel mitigation along smaller evacuation routes. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
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15. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT – None.
16. COUNCIL / COMMISSION REPORTS
A. Councilmembers report on activities and consideration of matters a Councilmember wishes to initiate for placement on a future agenda.
Councilmember McCormick announced a couple more burglaries since the Council last met in the downtown area. He said the Zoonies’ Candy Shop break-in happened on Friday night into Saturday and in talking with the Chamber of Commerce, they wanted to get the word out to businesses on safety tips.
On Sunday night, they sent the word out to the Chief asking if he could participate. On Monday morning, Kathy Surges-Moscato sent out a brochure the Police had created in the past. The Chamber took it, went to Minute-Man Press, printed 140 of them within 8 hours and on Tuesday morning, himself, the City Manager, Chamber President Matt Pease, and Judy from the Crime Prevention Commission distributed the brochures to 140 businesses throughout downtown inviting them to the Zoom call as well, so this was a quick turn-around. He thanked Minute-Man Press and the Chamber did an outstanding job, as well as Police.
He also reported on the Tree of Hope lighting ceremony on Veteran’s Day and the Mayor spoke and honored Veterans, as well as Hospice and lighting up Lafayette Circle.
2. Proclamation recognizing Barbara Papini as the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award.
Recommendation: Approve the proclamation recognizing Barbara Papini as the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award Recipient for her exceptional service to older adults in our community.
Mayor Candell recognized Barbara Papini as the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award recipient for her exceptional service to older adults in the community.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (McCormick/Wotherspoon) to approve the proclamation recognizing Barbara Papini as the 2025 Don Jenkins Service Award Recipient for her exceptional service to older adults in our community. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon, and Candell; Noes: None).
C. Councilmember Cervantes and Mayor Candell
Legislation Committee
1. Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill (SB 684 and AB 1243) Recommendation: No Action
Councilmember Cervantes reviewed the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill (SB 684/AB 1243), a complex two-year bill moving to the Senate Judiciary Committee in January. Councilmember Cervantes explained that although similar laws in Vermont and New York had capped costs, actual estimated liabilities—$150 billion in New York—were far higher. Give California’slarger population and economy relative to New York, the State’s potential costs could be even greater, possibly exceeding $250 billion, with annual payments by polluters ranging from $12–25 billion. Because no reliable cost estimates exist, members expressed concern that such costs might ultimately be passed on to consumers, especially given California’s already high electricity and fuel prices.
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Most Councilmembers favored a “wait-and-see” approach rather than endorsing the bill now, noting the need for clearer financial data, consumer-impact analysis, and more information expected in January.
Vice Mayor Anduri noted the bill targets fossil-fuel producers rather than emitters, distinguishing it from cap-and-trade, and suggested the Council might support the bill in concept while seeking more details.
Other Councilmembers stressed the importance of data before deciding.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Cervantes/McCormick) that the Council endorse the Legislative Committee’s recommendation of no action with respect to SB 684. Vote 4-1 (Ayes: Candell, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: Anduri).
2. Lamorinda Legislative Coalition: Legislative Framework Recommendation: Approve
Councilmember Cervantes stated the Lamorinda Legislative Coalition follows on a prior Council action to join in tandem with their neighbors in Orinda and Moraga to team up for a common approach to issues of common concern. There is a detailed write-up of the framework for the Legislative Coalition focusing on transportation, infrastructure, disaster preparedness, wildfire readiness, accessible property insurance, housing, and fiscal sustainability. The idea was to see if they could move it along continuing with the Council’s direction from the prior meeting.
City Manager Srivatsa added that the Orinda City Council approved the framework and Moraga will consider it in January.
Mayor Candell said she thinks they will organize it with a subcommittee and then return to the Council for now until they work through the process.
Councilmember McCormick said there is only one tepid comment about RHNA in the whole process and he thought Lamorinda would have more about the process reform because it was such a mess last year.
Vice Mayor Anduri said that was in the Council’s goals for the year—to work with Orinda and Moraga on the next cycle and getting ahead of the RHNA.
Mayor Candell said it might be late to alter it because Orinda already approved it, and City Manager Srivatsa said she can always float the idea and this is not something that is controversial.
Councilmember McCormick said they are all struggling with E-Bikes and he has been endorsing what Danville is doing but he would love some statewide E-Bike regulations to get them out of this morass and he wondered if they could push for that.
City Manager Srivatsa said on page 1, the third bullet in the Lamorinda framework states, “Increase safety for all users of roadways, including vehicles, e-bikes, pedestrians…” Councilmember McCormick said it is on page 9, as well under other topics.
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Councilmember Wotherspoon referred to page 4 of Lafayette’s Legislative Platform; 2. Public Health and Safety and asked if it is a COVID era item. It states “Opposing legislation that constrains the ability of local counties or cities during a public health emergency to make determinations regarding closures based on local conditions. City Manager Srivatsa said this likely is a COVID item and she will have to look back to see why they kept it rather than removing it.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/Wotherspoon) to approve the Lamorinda Legislative Framework, as amended. Vote 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
3. 2025 Legislative End of Session Overview
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Councilmember Cervantes reported that Townsend Public Affairs prepared an extensive recap of the 2025 legislative session. There are various bills that are being tracked. The highlight was SB 79, but he thinks it is helpful to have a committee to help track all of this, and Councilmembers agreed.
Councilmember Wotherspoon thanked Councilmember Cervantes for his work in tracking the bills which is a complicated process, and Councilmember Cervantes credited Casey Elliott.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
D. Mayor Candell and Vice Mayor Anduri
Sixth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Niroop K. Srivatsa Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Sixth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Niroop K. Srivatsa
Mayor Candell reported she and Vice Mayor Anduri met with the City Manager last week with the recommendation the Council gave to give Ms. Srivatsa a 5% raise backdated to the start of the fiscal year and thank her for her amazing service to the City, noting they created the sixth amendment that reflects the change of salary.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Councilmember McCormick, as a newer Councilmembers, recognized City Manager Srivatsa for her experience and assistance to the Council.
Vice Mayor Anduri reflected that for a city small town of 26,000 people they are very lucky to have someone with Ms. Srivatsa’s abilities heading up their team. They are also lucky having such experienced and dedicated senior positions working for the City.
Councilmember Cervantes said he thinks back on his 34 years in public finance and the City is very fortunate. Lafayette is so well-served with its great Council and public management. He thanked Ms.
Srivatsa, Ms. Robinson, and Ms. Subramanian and all employees.
Councilmember Wotherspoon cited her pleasure working with every member of staff and is happy to be working on behalf of residents.
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ACTION: It was M/S/C (Anduri/Candell) to authorize the Mayor to execute the Sixth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Niroop K. Srivatsa. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
City Manager Srivatsa said they would not be here if this were not a collaborative relationship, and she thanked the Council.
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from George Figone resigning from the Emergency Preparedness Commission.
Recommendation: Accept with regret and thank Mr. Figone for 13 years of volunteer service on the Emergency Preparedness Commission
Mayor Candell thanked Mr. Figone for his 13 years of volunteer service on the Emergency Preparedness Commission.
Councilmember Cervantes, as Council liaison to the Commission, thanked George Figone, recognized his volunteer service in what is a specialized area. Councilmember Cervantes related comments by Commission Chair Duncan Seibert when he and Mr. Figone worked to develop evacuation zones in the City. They expanded it to Orinda and it got picked up by a company called Zone Haven which expanded the model, utilizing the same logic and then Genesis picked it up from there. The entire state is covered with evacuation zones and it started in Lafayette from two commissioners in addressing an important issue, and he thanked Mr. Figone for his service.
Mayor Candell opened the public comment period, and there were no speakers.
Mayor Candell and Councilmembers recognized Mr. Figone for his excellent service over the last 13 years.
ACTION: It was M/S/C (Cervantes/Anduri) to accept with regret and thank Mr. Figone for 13 years of volunteer service on the Emergency Preparedness Commission. Vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Candell, Anduri, Cervantes, McCormick, Wotherspoon; Noes: None).
18. ADJOURNMENT – 8:15 p.m. in honor of the Roundup Saloon.
APPROVED:
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Susan Candell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Joanne Robbins, City Clerk